Minnesota Timberwolves at Denver Nuggets
· National Basketball AssociationAlexander-Walker hits 2 free throws, Wolves weather 61-point night by Jokic in 140-139 win in 2 OTs
The final play concluded a wild sequence as Russell Westbrook stole the ball on one end in the closing seconds, missed a layup and then fouled Alexander-Walker in the corner. The Timberwolves guard made two and missed the third one on purpose.
Anthony Edwards led Minnesota with 34 points.
Jokic's 61 points were the most by a player in the NBA this season. He also had 10 rebounds and 10 assists for the third 60-point triple double in NBA history. He played 52 minutes, 38 seconds and didn't leave the floor after halftime.
Jokic hit two free throws with 13.9 seconds remaining to tie it at 112 in regulation. He knocked in a floater with 7.3 seconds left to knot it up at 125 in the first overtime.
The game had a playoff intensity and featured 21 lead changes. The Timberwolves have now won six straight over the Nuggets, including playoffs.
The Timberwolves were without Naz Reid and Donte DiVincenzo, who were suspended one game by the league for their roles in an on-court altercation against the Detroit Pistons on Sunday.
Denver didn't have Jamal Murray (hamstring) or Michael Porter Jr. (personal reasons).
Nuggets: Jokic finished 18 of 29 from the floor, including six 3-pointers.
Regular Season Series
MIN wins series 4-0
Recent Plays
| 6 0.0 |  |
End of Game | 140 - 139 |
| 6 0.0 | |
End of the 2nd Overtime | 140 - 139 |
| 6 0.0 |  |
Timberwolves offensive team rebound | 140 - 139 |
| 6 0.0 | |
Nickeil Alexander-Walker misses free throw 3 of 3 | 140 - 139 |
| 6 0.0 | |
Nickeil Alexander-Walker makes free throw 2 of 3 | 140 - 139 |
Statistics
 MIN |
 DEN |
|
|---|---|---|
| 52-111 | FG | 47-86 |
| 46.8 | Field Goal % | 54.7 |
| 19-50 | 3PT | 12-34 |
| 38.0 | Three Point % | 35.3 |
| 17-25 | FT | 33-44 |
| 68.0 | Free Throw % | 75.0 |
| 52 | Rebounds | 45 |
| 21 | Offensive Rebounds | 8 |
| 31 | Defensive Rebounds | 37 |
| 35 | Assists | 33 |
| 5 | Steals | 7 |
| 2 | Blocks | 7 |
| 14 | Turnovers | 16 |
| 0 | Team Turnovers | 2 |
| 14 | Total Turnovers | 18 |
| 1 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 1 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 16 | Points Conceded Off Turnovers | 20 |
| 20 | Fast Break Points | 36 |
| 60 | Points in Paint | 64 |
| 34 | Fouls | 22 |
| 8 | Largest Lead | 16 |
Denver Nuggets Injuries
| NAME, POS | STATUS | DATE |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Gordon, PF | Day-To-Day | Apr 20 |
| DaRon Holmes II, C | Out | Feb 23 |
Minnesota Timberwolves Injuries
| NAME, POS | STATUS | DATE |
|---|---|---|
| Rob Dillingham, G | Day-To-Day | Apr 19 |
Game Information
Location: Denver, CO
Attendance: 19,927 · Capacity:
2024-25 Northwest Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Oklahoma City |
68 | 14 | .829 | - | W4 |
 Denver |
50 | 32 | .610 | 18 | W3 |
 Minnesota |
49 | 33 | .598 | 19 | W3 |
 Portland |
36 | 46 | .439 | 32 | W1 |
 Utah |
17 | 65 | .207 | 51 | L2 |
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